Fresh from awarding their coveted Peace Prize, FIFA are returning to gaming and it is Netflix, rather established software giant, who are to release the game in time for the 2026 World Cup. You will also be able to play it on âselectedâ televisions with a controller and on your phone via the Netflix mobile app.
The game will be developed and published by Delphi Interactive, a company that has yet to release a game but is actually involved with 007: First Light. Delphi licensed James Bond and then partnered with IO Interactive who will make and publish the game. Delphiâs CEO Casper Daugaard has said âWe believe that, on average, the legacy publishers have become fundamentally misaligned with the owners of the worldâs biggest IP.â
âThe FIFA World Cup is going to be the cultural event of 2026, and now fans will be able to celebrate their fandom by bringing the game right into their living rooms,â said Alain Tascan, President of Games at Netflix. âWe want to bring football back to its roots with something everyone can play with just the touch of a button.â
The game, if you believe the press release from Netflix, will let you âexperience the emotion and drama of the tournament in its purest, most joyful form, Â in a format thatâs fast to learn, thrilling to master, and built for anyone to jump in.â
You will be able to play solo or online, âAll you need is Netflix and your phone.â
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This is an exciting development! Itâll be interesting to see how Netflix brings the FIFA experience to gamers, especially with the upcoming World Cup. Looking forward to more updates on this collaboration!
I agree, itâs definitely an exciting development! Itâll be fascinating to see how they incorporate storytelling elements into the gameplay, potentially offering a unique twist that sets it apart from traditional FIFA games.